The double theme songs for the upcoming film version of the anime " Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Yaiba" based on the popular manga by Koyoharu Gotouge, " Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Infinity Castle Arc Chapter 1: Akaza Returns," a CD single featuring "A World Where the Sun Does Not Rise" sung by Aimer and "Shine on a Cruel Night" sung by LiSA, were released on July 23rd.
The lyrics for "A World Where the Sun Doesn't Rise" sung by Aimer were written by Kondo Hikaru of ufotable, who is the general director of the anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba," and the music was composed and arranged by Shiina Go, who is in charge of the music for the series. Aimer commented, "Shiina Go and Kondo Hikaru. These two people who have always faced the anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" with the utmost love have entrusted me with this song. I sang with my own "total concentration," intending to sing and support the fate of these characters who turn their sadness into strength and jump into the final stage. I hope this song reaches you who are still fighting in "A World Where the Sun Doesn't Rise" in the same way."
Shiina said, "This song was made possible with the support of Aimer, as well as the lyricists, arrangers, musicians, engineers, and all the staff. Witnessing Aimer's emotional singing while watching the video really boosted my fighting spirit, and I wanted to share this song as soon as possible. Please enjoy Aimer's voice to the fullest, with a maximum of 12 voices, and her kaleidoscope-like expressions, from very low to high notes. Also, various themes from ' Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba' are included in the song, so I hope you will explore them."
The song "Shine in a Cruel Night" sung by LiSA was written and composed by Kajiura Yuki, who, like Shiina, is also in charge of the music for the anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Kimetsu Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba." LiSA commented, "I am heading to the movie version of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba"Infinity Castle Arc Chapter 1: Akaza Returns with Kajiura Yuki, who has given me so many songs through "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba." To all of you who are fighting. I sang this song with prayers and wishes. "Shine in a Cruel Night."
Kajiura said, "I am truly honored to have been able to create the theme song together with LiSA. The song is deeply integrated into the story, so we worked hard to complete it so that it would be integrated into the story in every detail and be a song that LiSA could sing with pride. I hope that everyone will be thrilled by this music that adorns the story and as a "song" sung by LiSA."
The music video for "A World Where the Sun Doesn't Rise" will premiere on July 24th at 7:45 PM, and the music video for "Shine in a Cruel Night" will premiere at 7:50 PM on the same day. Also, from 7 PM on the same day, the "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Theme Song MV Collection All-at-once Viewing Session" will be streamed on YouTube.
"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Kimetsu no Yaiba" is based on a manga by Koyoharu Gotouge. The story is about Tanjiro Kamado, whose family was killed by demons, joining the Demon Slaying Corps to turn his sister Nezuko, who has turned into a demon, back into a human. The original manga was serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha) from 2016 to 2020. The total number of copies of the comics sold worldwide is over 220 million.
The TV anime "Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc: Mugen Train" was released in October 2020. The "Entertainment District Entertainment District Arc" aired from December 2021 to February 2022, the "Swordsmith Village Arc" from April to June 2023, and the "Hashira Training Arc" from May to June 2024.
The first of the three films in the "Infinity Castle Arc" trilogy was released on July 18th. In the three days since its release, it has grossed 5.52 billion yen and attracted 3.84 million viewers, breaking the record for the highest opening, first day, and single-day results in Japan. In the four days since its release, it has grossed 7.31 billion yen and attracted 5.16 million viewers.
